Job Description

COMPENSATION:

$410 / Weekly

POSITION DURATION:
May 16, 2026 - August 1, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teen’s Specialist Role falls under the umbrella of “Activity Specialist”, but does not facilitate our traditional Speciality Camps or afternoon “Ohana Time” activities. The Teens Specialists’ primary responsibility will be to fine tune, modify and facilitate programming for our teens in our LIT (Leader in Training) and CA (Counselor Assistant) Programs. This person must have a passion for working with teens and young adults on their personal and professional development, and must be a stellar model for what it means to have the enthusiasm, proper boundaries, and self motivated nature required for working with our future camp counselors and campers. Ideally, the teens specialist is willing to be bus certified, so that they may transport and facilitate any service or camping trips on their own. 

All activity specialists will work closely with the Overnight Camp Coordinator (direct supervisor) and must be comfortable receiving constructive feedback and executing tasks provided by said Coordinator. All Activity Specialists must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. All activity specialists work together on a rotational basis to plan and execute evening programs such as Large Group Games, Campfire Programs, Camp Dance, Camp Out, and have the innovation and creativity skills to do so in a new and exciting manner for our campers and their fellow staff. All activity specialists must want to go the extra mile for an exceptional camper and staff experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

• Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.
• Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.
• Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.
• Assist with staff training

Child Development:

• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth. 
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper. 

Programming:

• Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Attend staff training and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Two years of college education preferred
  • Experience working with children
  • Prior summer camp experience preferred
  • Prior experience leading peers preferred
  • Lifeguard Certification preferred
  • Willingness to be Bus Certified Preferred
• Ropes Certification required
• Must be a high school graduate
• Experience working with children
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• TB test required
• Ability to be physically active all day

Why the Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment:

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details

Job Tags

Summer work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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